Atheta coriaria
(Dalotia coriaria)
The greenhouse rove beetle
Atheta coriaria is a predatory beetle of approximately 4mm in size. Both the larva and adult beetle move quickly and are known for their active and aggressive feeding behaviour. The rove beetle hunts in the soil for common pests such as eggs and larvae of fungus gnats and shore flies and thrips pupae. It also has an effect against duponchelia, springtails and rootlice/mealybugs.
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Because the adult beetle is able to fly, it will spread quickly in the area where it was released.
Packaging
We offer Atheta coriaria as default in the quantities and packaging below. Are you looking for a different quantity or would you rather use your own packaging? Please contact us for the possibilities.
1L tube with plastic lids
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500 or 1.000 individuals
5L plastic bucket
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3.000 or 5.000 individuals
10L breeding box*
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500 individuals Atheta
Feed mix
Substrate mix
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*A breeding box ensures a continuous emergence of Atheta over a period of 6-8 weeks.
Technical information
Carrier
This product is supplied as default in a mix of peat and coarse vermiculite.
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Other types of material are available upon request.
Life cycle
The complete life cycle of this species is approximately two weeks at 25ºC, of which the beetle spends 7 days as a larva.
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Under favorable conditions, the adult beetles can survive for several months.
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A female lays an average of 90 eggs in her life.
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This species survives winters.
Storage
Live products should be released as soon as possible after receipt.
If this is not immediately possible, the product can be stored for a maximum of 4 days at a temperature of 10-15 degrees Celsius.
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Store tubes horizontally.
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Never place in direct sunlight.
Usage
The predatory beetles are active from 15ºC but are most effective between 25-30ºC
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Rotate tubes before use.
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In the greenhouse:
Scatter in piles over the ground. The best results are achieved when the soil is moist and has a loose structure.
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